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Trump softens H-1B shock, but student caps will impact future flow of Indi
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Trump administration's decision to ease the controversial USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee has brought relief to thousands of Indian professionals and students already in the United States, but Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) warns that new restrictions on foreign student admissions cou
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"Blaming Diwali, Hindus and Sanatanis for Delhi's Pollution is a sin": Del
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is trying to prove that "Deepawali, Hindus and Sanatanis are responsible for Delhi's pollution," adding that it is "a sin" to link the festival to the city's air quality crisis.
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"AAP blaming Diwali for Delhi pollution to appease select vote bank", alle
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday accused the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of scapegoating Diwali for the capital's rising pollution levels, alleging that the opposition's narrative is a ploy to appease a "particular vote bank" by pushing for a ban on the festival's t
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"Basic mistake by this govt, foreign policy should never be made personal"
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar on Tuesday criticised the Centre for personalising foreign policy decisions, amid US President Donald Trump's continued tariff threats against India over its purchase of Russian oil. Aiyar urged the government to involve foreign policy experts in such cr
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"Keep dreaming...": Iran leader Khamenei rejects Trump's offer to restart
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Iranian state media IRNA on Tuesday criticized the US for its "interventionist and bullying stance" on Iran's nuclear program.
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'Having a very constructive policy-oriented dialogue with India, public sa
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, who recently concluded her visit to India, shared in an interview to CBS that New Delhi and Ontario are working at the highest levels for ensuring public safety and security in their respective countries.
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European Union countries agree to ban all Russian energy imports from 2028
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Council confirmed that imports of Russian gas will be prohibited from January 2026, while maintaining a transition period for existing short term contracts from June 2026 whereas long-term contracts may run until January 1, 2028.
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Experts see strong double-digit growth for markets in Samvat 2082, Nifty m
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The new Samvat year 2082 is expected to bring stronger and more stable performance for Indian stock markets, with experts projecting double-digit growth driven by robust domestic fundamentals, easing inflation, policy reforms, and renewed foreign investor interest.
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Sultan bin Ahmed chairs Sharjah Media Council meeting; discusses improving
Updated : 5 months ago IST
At the start of the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Sultan thanked the various organisations working under the Sharjah Media Council for their ongoing efforts to improve media in the emirate, commending the achievements of local media institutions, which aim to enhance the quality and purpose of media
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'Operation Fire Trail': DRI seizes firecrackers worth Rs 4.82 cr at Nhava
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The import of firecrackers is 'Restricted' under the ITC (HS) Classification of the Foreign Trade Policy and requires valid licences from both the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and the Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organisation (PESO) under the Explosives Rules, 2008.
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EU to finalize sanctions package against Russia, says policy chief
Updated : 5 months ago IST
"No, it's not nice. I mean, to see that really a person put to the arrest ward by the ICC is coming to a European country. And again, you know, the question is whether there's any outcome out of this," Kallas said.
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Goldman Sachs sees improving growth backdrop for India in 2026, expects fu
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Global investment bank Goldman Sachs expects India's economic growth to strengthen in 2026, driven by easing financial conditions, domestic regulatory relaxation, and moderation in external headwinds.
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